AUBO-i5 vs CS66: Which Is Better in 2026?
Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the AUBO-i5 Collaborative Robot and Elite Robots CS66 Collaborative Robot. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.
AUBO
Industry estimate · Updated 2026-03
Payload
5 kg
Reach
924 mm
Axes
6
Repeatability
0.02 mm
Elite Robot
Quote-only (Elite Robots publishes no list price) · Updated 2026-07
Elite Robots does not publish list pricing and no verified CS66 figure exists. US distributors indicate the CS series starts around $14,500 for the smallest model, so expect the CS66 above that. Quote-only — we will publish a figure here when we can verify one.
Payload
6 kg
Reach
914 mm
Axes
6
Repeatability
0.03 mm
Price Comparison
AUBO-i5
~$6,000–$10,000
Industry estimate
CS66
Contact for pricing
Quote-only (Elite Robots publishes no list price)
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | AUBO-i5 | CS66 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 5 kg | 6 kg |
| Reach | 924 mm | 914 mm |
| Axes | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | 0.02 mm | 0.03 mm |
| IP Rating | — | IP65 |
Our Verdict
For payload capacity, the CS66 handles 6kg vs the AUBO-i5's 5kg — a 20% advantage for heavier tasks.
**Choose the AUBO-i5** if you need the stronger all-round performer across specs and value.
**Choose the CS66** if its specific strengths — such as ecosystem support — align with your use case.
Best For
AUBO-i5
- ✓pick and place
- ✓CNC tending
- ✓assembly
- ✓general manufacturing
CS66
- ✓machine tending
- ✓assembly
- ✓quality inspection
- ✓packaging
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AUBO-i5 vs CS66 — FAQ
What's the difference between the AUBO-i5 and the CS66?
The main differences are payload (5 kg vs 6 kg) and reach (924 mm vs 914 mm). Pricing, certifications, and country of origin differ too — see the full spec table above.
Which is better, the AUBO-i5 or the CS66?
The AUBO-i5 wins on more categories overall (price, payload, precision, speed, and value). Choose the CS66 if its specific strengths match your use case — see our verdict above.
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